CDI3-SCISIM - Quiz
  • 1. Which of the following is a primary purpose of an investigative interview?
A) . To conduct a surprise raid
B) . To immediately obtain a confession
C) . To intimidate the suspect
D) To gather accurate information and clarify facts
  • 2. Which method of interview involves open-ended questions to encourage the subject
A) Cognitive interviewing
B) Rapid-fire questioning
C) Direct questioning
D) Leading questioning
  • 3. Which type of interrogation method relies on psychological strategies rather than
A) Physical intimidation
B) Reid technique
C) Covert surveillance
D) Forceful confrontation
  • 4. In an admission, a person acknowledges:
A) Facts that may indicate involvement but not the full criminal liability
B) Their innocence
C) The entire criminal act
D) Only the elements of the crime
  • 5. Which of the following is required for a confession to be admissible in court?
A) It must be coerced under pressure
B) It must be made to any person
C) It must be made in front of the media
D) It must be voluntarily made
  • 6. Which of the following statements about dying declarations is true?
A) They are admissible even without corroboration if the declarant believes death is imminent
B) They are only valid if the declarant survives
C) They are inadmissible unless a judge witnesses them
D) They must be notarized
  • 7. An independent relevant statement is:
A) . A statement made to the police immediately after arrest
B) A confession made under duress
C) . A statement that independently proves facts of the case
D) A statement made to influence another witness
  • 8. Which of the following is a method used in interrogation to detect deception?
A) Polygraph testing
B) Passive observation
C) Note-taking
D) Open-ended narrative
  • 9. Which principle underlies the validity of a voluntary confession?
A) Presence of media witnesses
B) Intimidation by authorities
C) Immediate police confrontation
D) Absence of threats, inducement, or coercion
  • 10. The type of interview that seeks to establish a timeline of events is:
A) Narrative
B) Cognitive
C) Informal
D) Structured
  • 11. Which of the following is NOT a legal requirement for a confession?
A) It must include a public apology
B) The suspect must be informed of their rights
C) It must be made knowingly and intelligently
D) . It must be voluntary
  • 12. The Reid Technique primarily focuses on:
A) Encouraging suspects to lie
B) Conducting surveillance
C) Gathering physical evidence
D) Using confrontation and behavioral analysis to elicit a confession
  • 13. A dying declaration can be admitted without corroboration if:
A) The declarant was aware death was imminent
B) It was written and notarized
C) It was recorded on video
D) It was signed in front of police
  • 14. Which of the following best describes a cognitive interview?
A) Is conducted without asking questions
B) Forces the suspect to provide a confession
C) Relies on threats to elicit statements
D) Focuses on witness memory retrieval through context reinstatement
  • 15. When analyzing an independent relevant statement, investigators should:
A) Use the statement only as hearsay
B) Ignore contradictions
C) Verify the statement independently without coercion
D) Accept the statement at face value
  • 16. Which technique encourages witnesses to reconstruct past events to improve recall accuracy?
A) Leading questions
B) Cognitive interviewing
C) Rapid questioning
D) Confrontational interrogation
  • 17. A confession made after prolonged detention without access to counsel is:
A) Admissible in court
B) Admissible in court
C) Considered independent relevant statement
D) Presumed involuntary and inadmissible
  • 18. The primary purpose of a police interrogation is to:
A) Obtain evidence through coercion
B) Elicit the truth from a suspect
C) Publicly shame the suspect
D) Immediately arrest anyone nearby
  • 19. Which of the following is a legal safeguard to ensure a confession is voluntary?
A) Conducting the interrogation in private
B) Advising the suspect of their right to remain silent
C) Threatening the suspect with punishment
D) Using physical pressure
  • 20. Which is a hallmark of an independent relevant statement?
A) Given only after a court order
B) Made voluntarily and without prompting
C) Needs corroboration to be valid
D) Requires police supervision
  • 21. During an investigative interview, the officer should:
A) Interrupt the witness frequently
B) Focus on irrelevant facts
C) Ask leading questions to force answers
D) Listen actively and encourage detailed narratives
  • 22. Which method of interrogation is structured around behavioral cues and inconsistencies in the suspect’s story?
A) Passive observation
B) Cognitive interviewing
C) Direct confrontation
D) Reid Technique
  • 23. Which factor may render a confession inadmissible?
A) Voluntary nature
B) Knowledge of rights
C) Threats or promises made by law enforcement
D) . Recording of the confession
  • 24. A statement made by a person under the belief that they are about to die is:
A) . A hearsay statement
B) A dying declaration
C) An admission
D) A voluntary confession
  • 25. Which is an example of an open-ended question during an interview?
A) You didn’t hit anyone, right?”
B) Was the door locked?”
C) Did you see him take the money?”
D) Can you describe everything that happened that day?”
  • 26. Which of the following best defines an admission?
A) Complete confession of guilt
B) Statement without any factual basis
C) . An acknowledgment of some facts that may establish a crime but stops short of full guilt
D) Statement by a third party
  • 27. Which of the following is NOT a type of interview?
A) Cognitive
B) Coercive
C) Informational
D) Investigative
  • 28. In applying the principles of dying declaration, one must ensure
A) The statement is recorded immediately
B) The statement is notarized
C) It is read aloud in court
D) The declarant knew death was imminent
  • 29. A confession made to a fellow detainee under threat is:
A) Admissible
B) Inadmissible due to coercion
C) Automatically valid
D) Considered independent relevant statement
  • 30. Which method is most effective for improving witness memory recall?
A) Leading questions
B) Rapid-fire questioning
C) Cognitive interviewing
D) Confrontational interrogation
  • 31. Which principle ensures the reliability of an independent relevant statement?
A) Statement must be voluntary and independent of coercion
B) Must be made publicly
C) Must be repeated multiple times
D) Must involve a police officer
  • 32. . The legal safeguard that a suspect’s statement cannot be used if obtained under
A) Principle of voluntariness
B) Doctrine of independent evidence
C) Miranda rights
D) Rule against hearsay
  • 33. During an interview, which approach helps minimize witness anxiety and improve information accuracy?
A) Aggressive confrontation
B) Friendly and neutral demeanor
C) Repeating questions rapidly
D) Ignoring witness responses
  • 34. Which of the following is an element of a valid confession?
A) Given to a third party only
B) Coerced under threat
C) Made without awareness of rights
D) Voluntary, knowing, and intelligent
  • 35. When analyzing a dying declaration, the investigator should:
A) Ignore the timing of the statement
B) Treat it as hearsay by default
C) Require the presence of legal counsel
D) Determine if the declarant believed death was imminent
  • 36. Which interview method emphasizes reconstructing the context of the event?
A) Cognitive interviewing
B) Rapid questioning
C) Coercive interrogation
D) Leading questions
  • 37. An independent relevant statement can be used in court:
A) Never
B) Only if it is corroborated
C) Only if the declarant testifies
D) Even without the declarant being present
  • 38. Which of the following is the main difference between an admission and a confession?
A) Admission is given in court; confession is private
B) Admission is always false; confession is always true
C) Admission acknowledges some facts; confession acknowledges full criminal responsibility
D) Admission is voluntary; confession is always coerced
  • 39. Which of the following statements is true about dying declarations?
A) They must be witnessed by two officers
B) . They are inadmissible unless signed
C) They are exceptions to the hearsay rule
D) They require corroboration
  • 40. During interrogation, detecting verbal and non-verbal cues is important because:
A) It substitutes for evidence
B) It makes the suspect nervous
C) . It can identify deception or inconsistencies
D) It forces a confession
  • 41. A voluntary statement made without threat, inducement, or promise is classified a
A) . Admission or confession
B) Hearsay
C) Coerced statement
D) Leading question
  • 42. Which is an example of an indirect interrogation method?
A) Behavioral analysis of the suspect’s story
B) . Physical intimidation
C) Forced written confession
D) Direct questioning with threats
  • 43. A statement that helps establish the facts independently of the suspect’s confession is:
A) Coerced confession
B) Independent relevant statement
C) Hearsay evidence
D) Dying declaration
  • 44. Which of the following is critical for admissibility of confessions?
A) Presence of media
B) Prior criminal record
C) Voluntariness and knowledge of rights
D) Speed of confession
  • 45. . Which of the following best represents a structured interview
A) Aggressive interrogation
B) Standardized questions asked in a pre-determined order
C) Random questions without structure
D) Surprise questioning
  • 46. Which of the following is NOT a recognized method of interrogation?
A) Reid technique
B) Public humiliation
C) Polygraph-assisted interview
D) Cognitive interviewing
  • 47. A suspect admits involvement in a crime but denies full responsibility. This is an example of:
A) Full confession
B) Admission
C) Coerced statement
D) Hearsay
  • 48. Which principle justifies admitting a dying declaration even if the declarant is unavailable?
A) The requirement for notarization
B) The need for witnesses
C) The requirement for a judge’s approval
D) The belief that a person is unlikely to lie when facing imminent death
  • 49. Which of the following ensures that a confession is legally obtained?
A) Taken secretly with intimidation
B) Taken in a public forum
C) Voluntary, informed, and without coercion
D) Taken after threats
  • 50. During interview analysis, an investigator should:
A) Only record confessions, not admissions
B) Accept statements at face value
C) Ignore inconsistencies
D) Correlate statements with independent evidence for reliability
  • 51. Which of the following best distinguishes theft from robbery under the Revised Penal Code?
A) Theft is committed only in commercial establishments; robbery is not
B) Robbery requires prior consent of the victim; theft does not
C) Robbery involves violence or intimidation; theft does not
D) Theft involves intimidation; robbery does not
  • 52. Which is a key element of estafa under the RPC?
A) Taking personal property by intimidation
B) Misappropriation or conversion of property through deceit
C) Killing a person to gain property
D) Breaking and entering a house
  • 53. During a criminal investigation, which approach is most appropriate for robbery with serious physical injuries?
A) ocus solely on recovering stolen property
B) Only review surveillance footage
C) Forensic and medical examination with crime scene documentation
D) Interview witnesses only
  • 54. In distinguishing theft from estafa, which factor is critical in investigation?
A) Presence of deceit or fraudulent intent
B) Number of victims
C) The value of the property
D) Whether the property is movable or immovable
  • 55. Which procedure is essential in investigating estafa?
A) Checking fingerprints only
B) Verifying the victim’s prior consent
C) . Interviewing neighbors
D) Establishing proof of deceit or misrepresentation
  • 56. A thief steals a bag from a crowded market. Which investigative approach is most effective?
A) Seizing unrelated evidence in nearby areas
B) Eyewitness identification and CCTV review
C) In-depth financial profiling of the suspect
D) Filing an administrative report
  • 57. What differentiates robbery in a dwelling from robbery in a public place?
A) Use of firearms is prohibited in dwelling robbery
B) Public robbery requires prior planning; dwelling does not
C) Only dwelling robbery requires victim testimony
D) Robbery in a dwelling is punishable more severely due to violation of personal security
  • 58. Which is a legal requirement for confiscating stolen property during investigation?
A) Verbal permission from the suspect
B) Consent from neighbors
C) Public announcement
D) Court-issued warrant or lawful seizure
  • 59. Which stage is most crucial in establishing criminal liability for theft?
A) Establishing prior criminal record
B) Proving motive
C) Proving actual taking without consent
D) Recovering the stolen item
  • 60. When analyzing a robbery scene, investigators should focus primarily on:
A) The social media accounts of neighbors
B) Public opinion
C) Physical evidence and witness statements P
D) . The weather during the incident
  • 61. Under R.A. 10883, carnapping with serious physical injuries is punishable by:
A) Imprisonment of 6 months
B) Fine only
C) Reclusion temporal to death
D) Community service
  • 62. Which of the following is a distinctive element of carnapping?
A) Taking a motor vehicle with intent to gain
B) Breaking into a house
C) Kidnapping for ransom
D) Theft of personal jewelry
  • 63. The essential investigative step in carnapping is
A) . Filing a complaint with barangay officials
B) Verifying vehicle ownership and tracing its location
C) Ignoring CCTV footage
D) . Interviewing neighbors only
  • 64. In an anti-carnapping investigation, which evidence is most vital
A) Public sentiment
B) . Vehicle registration and plate number
C) . Victim’s income record
D) The suspect’s prior unrelated offenses
  • 65. What is the difference between carnapping with violence and carnapping without violence?
A) Location of the vehicle
B) Type of vehicle used
C) Use of physical harm or intimidation during the crime
D) Number of suspects involved
  • 66. Which approach helps trace the stolen vehicle in anti-carnapping cases
A) nterviewing unrelated witnesses
B) Forensic analysis of tire marks
C) Reviewing traffic camera footage and GPS tracking
D) Seizing property in nearby towns
  • 67. P.D. 1612 “Anti-Fencing” law primarily addresses
A) Theft of livestock only
B) Selling stolen goods knowingly
C) . Kidnapping for ransom
D) Forgery of documents
  • 68. nvestigators suspect a person of selling a stolen vehicle knowingly. Which law applies?
A) . R.A. 6539
B) R.A. 9208
C) . R.A. 9160
D) P.D. 1612
  • 69. In analyzing a carnapping case, the chain of custody of evidence is essential to:
A) Protect suspect’s rights
B) Ensure the admissibility of recovered vehicle in court
C) Reduce police workload
D) . Increase public awareness
  • 70. Which investigative method best aids prevention of vehicle theft
A) Conducting surprise inspections only in schools
B) . Surveillance and monitoring of known “hot spots
C) Random public announcements
D) Asking the media to report thefts
  • 71. Which is a core element of human trafficking
A) . Force, coercion, or deception for exploitation
B) Illegal importation of goods
C) Theft of property
D) Simple kidnapping without intent
  • 72. R.A. 10364 (Expanded Anti-Rape Law) strengthens protection of:
A) Minors and women in trafficking-related sexual exploitation
B) Vehicle owners
C) Bank account holders
D) Private property owners
  • 73. In human trafficking cases, first investigative step is:
A) . Search unrelated areas
B) . Locate and rescue victims safely
C) Arrest suspects immediately without plan
D) Ignore digital evidence
  • 74. Investigating a suspected trafficking operation, the investigator should
A) . Trace recruitment, transport, and exploitation stages
B) . Focus solely on financial transactions
C) . Ignore online communication records
D) . Avoid interviewing victims
  • 75. Which law addresses the prevention of child exploitation in trafficking
A) P.D. 1612
B) . R.A. 6539
C) . R.A. 9160
D) . R.A. 9208
  • 76. Key investigative approach in human trafficking involves
A) . Coordinating with social welfare agencies and local authorities
B) Public announcements only
C) Filing reports without rescue operations
D) . Ignoring forensic digital evidence
  • 77. Which is a red flag in money laundering related to trafficking
A) Attending community events
B) . Unusually large or frequent money transfers from unknown sources
C) Owning a private vehicle
D) Small personal spending
  • 78. Investigators analyzing digital communication in trafficking cases focus on
A) . Identifying recruiters, victims, and financial transactions
B) . Ignoring online chats
C) Monitoring unrelated social media
D) Publicly disclosing personal data
  • 79. The expanded law on human trafficking (R.A. 11862) covers:
A) . Only property theft
B) . Prevention of trafficking in persons, especially women and children
C) Financial fraud
D) . Vehicle carnapping
  • 80. In analyzing trafficking cases, investigators apply which Bloom’s level
A) . Memorizing names only
B) . Understanding and analyzing patterns of recruitment and exploitation
C) Recording weather data
D) Ignoring financial evidence
  • 81. Which is the first stage of money laundering
A) . Placement – introducing illicit funds into the financial system
B) Integration – using money for business investment
C) Layering – separating illicit funds from origin
D) . Recovery – reporting to authorities
  • 82. Which stage of money laundering involves complex transactions to conceal
A) Exploitation
B) Placement
C) Layering
D) Integration
  • 83. Integration stage in money laundering means
A) Assets are seized by authorities
B) Money is stolen physically
C) No financial movement occurs
D) Money appears legitimate for investment or business
  • 84. Which law governs Anti-Money Laundering in the Philippines
A) . RA 9208
B) . RA 9160
C) . PD 1612
D) . RA 6539
  • 85. When analyzing suspicious financial transactions, investigators are applying which Bloom’s level?
A) Repeating reports
B) Analyzing
C) Remembering
D) Memorizing laws only
  • 86. RA 10927 amends which law
A) . RA 6539 – Anti-Carnapping
B) . RA 9208 – Human Trafficking
C) . RA 9160 – Anti-Money Laundering Act
D) RA 10364 – Expanded Anti-Rape
  • 87. Investigators use bank records and transaction monitoring in which stage of money laundering?
A) Recovery only
B) Integration only
C) None of the above
D) . Placement and layering
  • 88. Which method is critical for applying AML laws
A) Ignoring large transactions
B) Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and reporting of suspicious transactions
C) Asking media for information
D) Random inspections of homes
  • 89. Which is a typical red flag for money laundering
A) Structuring transactions to avoid reporting requirements
B) Small daily purchases
C) . Buying groceries with cash
D) . Routine payroll deposits
  • 90. Investigating money laundering linked to trafficking requires
A) Tracing illicit money, linking to suspects, and analyzing transaction patterns
B) Ignoring financial flows
C) Memorizing case files only
D) Confiscating property randomly
  • 91. A suspect is involved in carnapping, trafficking, and money laundering. Which approach integrates all investigations?
A) . Ignoring digital evidence
B) Interviewing only neighbors
C) Filing separate complaints without coordination
D) Multi-agency coordination, evidence tracing, forensic and financial analysis
  • 92. When analyzing estafa committed via online platforms, investigators should
A) Seize unrelated property
B) Ignore electronic evidence
C) . Only ask victims for statements
D) . Examine digital contracts, trace financial transfers, and interview parties involved
  • 93. Which evidence type is common to carnapping and trafficking investigations
A) Only eyewitness statements
B) . Vehicle/asset registration, GPS tracking, financial transactions
C) . Only weather records
D) . Random surveillance
  • 94. In evaluating a theft-robbery scenario with money laundering links, what should investigators prioritize?
A) Following money trails, linking proceeds to suspects, and recovering property
B) Arresting without warrants
C) Conducting public surveys
D) Only recovering stolen property
  • 95. What distinguishes a high-level investigator’s approach from a basic investigation?
A) Asking for public opinion
B) . Filing reports without evidence
C) Memorizing laws only
D) Ability to analyze multiple crime patterns, link them to laws, and plan coordinated interventions
  • 96. An integrated analysis of trafficking and money laundering requires
A) . Ignoring financial records
B) Interviewing unrelated parties
C) . Confiscating vehicles randomly
D) Understanding recruitment, exploitation, and fund movement stages
  • 97. Which law is cross-cutting between trafficking and money laundering
A) . PD 1612 – Anti-Fencing
B) . RA 9160 – AML
C) RPC – Theft provisions only
D) . RA 6539 – Anti-Carnapping
  • 98. Investigators need which skill when linking multiple property crimes
A) . Analytical skills to identify patterns, connections, and evidence chains
B) Writing press releases
C) Public speaking skills
D) Only memorization of laws
  • 99. Which is a critical legal principle in investigating multiple property crimes
A) Public opinion can replace evidence
B) Evidence must be legally obtained to ensure admissibility
C) Arrest without warrant is preferred
D) . Media exposure ensures conviction
  • 100. In analyzing all property crimes, anti-carnapping, trafficking, and money laundering, the investigator’s ultimate goal is to:
A) Publicize the case
B) Recover property, prosecute offenders, protect victims, and prevent recurrence
C) Only arrest suspects
D) Only file reports
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